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Funeral Wake Catering for Crumbles
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the wake turns the food into a centrepiece of your wake in Crumbles.
- Gatherings at the family home
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in Crumbles?
Funeral wake catering near Crumbles
If the service runs late, we wait: we will hold the food until people arrive. Name someone we can call on the day. On the menu are salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for gatherings at clubs and pubs and celebrations of life.
In rural Crumbles, home or the hall is usual. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Crumbles (BN23)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Crumbles
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Space inside for guests
- A contact for the day who is not immediate family
- Approval from the landlord or committee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
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What else we do in Crumbles
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Late-December sunset in Crumbles is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- Food is ready when people arrive.
- We tidy up and leave without fuss.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Every wake is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wake for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Compared with a cold buffet, roast pork on a plate with potatoes is more filling. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Crumbles: halls, homes and travel
Crumbles is about 2 miles east of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, wakes around Crumbles suit a hog roast. Crumbles is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Pevensey & Westham station is about 1.3 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Crumbles, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Crumbles is within about 3 miles of the sea.
For wakes in BN23, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wake in a garden on Tambora Square, Long Beach View and Golden Gate Way, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to wakes in Langney (1 mile west), Pevensey Bay (1 mile north-east), Pevensey (2 miles north), Westham (2 miles north-west) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (11 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles north-east), Seaford (10 miles west), Lewes (15 miles west), Hailsham (6 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1.6 miles north) and Pevensey Castle (1.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Schools near Crumbles include The Haven Voluntary Aided CofE/Methodist Primary School (0.8 miles south-west)
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask close family about dietary needs
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Older guests may prefer food on plates
Our staff are discreet and respectful throughout.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Questions from Crumbles
Can you do a hog roast in Princes Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Crumbles?
The closest is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Where can you serve a wake?
Most places, if the roaster can cook outside.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Who books funeral wake catering in Crumbles?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Crumbles and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Pub and club wakes
- One-year memorials
- Family meals after a funeral
After a service at St. Richard, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards